# Slow Shutter! vs Manual Camera

The clearest difference is price: Manual Camera at Free against Slow Shutter!'s $1.99. Manual Camera also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (454 vs 15). Slow Shutter!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Manual Camera is free to download; Slow Shutter! costs $1.99 up front. Manual Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Slow Shutter! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Manual Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera has 454 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Slow Shutter!'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Manual Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Slow Shutter! ships an update monthly, Manual Camera every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Shutter! | Manual Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter/id616728746/reviews) | **[4.3 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **454** |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 58.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Clan](https://appshunter.io/developer/294866851) | [Vladislav Dugnist](https://appshunter.io/developer/960734880) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Shutter!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter/id616728746)

Create stunning long-exposure photographs with this powerful camera app. Capture motion blur, light trails, and low-light scenes with DSLR-like quality. Features real-time preview and adjustable settings for various effects.

**Highlights:** Long exposure photography, Light trail capture, Night photography, Auto mode for motion blur, Real-time preview, Adjustable exposure and freeze settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent for low light photography
- 👍 Interesting effects
- 👍 Great for capturing motion and light trails

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 📱 Low image resolution
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Freezes when trying to take photos
- Incompatible with iPhone 6 Plus and newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust shutter speed manually
- Front-facing camera support
- More customization options
- Instructions or tutorial for best usage


### Manual Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256)

Take full control of your mobile photography with manual adjustments for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. Achieve professional-looking shots with reduced noise and creative motion blur effects.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, Adjustable ISO sensitivity, Variable shutter speed, Customizable white balance, Long exposure photography, RAW photo capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manual Camera PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Manual Camera PRO | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for manual focus
- 👍 Good for astronomy photos
- 👍 Allows specific parameter settings
- 👍 Great for low light environments
- 👍 Free long exposure photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version HEIF format
- 👎 Requires access to all photos
- 👎 Aspect ratio issues in free version
- 👎 Difficult to use slow shutter
- 👎 Cannot take selfies

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save photos
- Aspect ratio not saving correctly in free version
- Slow shutter not working as expected
- App crashes
- Cannot access selfie camera

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on macro focus mode
- Option to switch to selfie camera
- Longer exposure times (e.g., 30 seconds)
- Support for ultra wide and telephoto cameras
- ND filter for daylight slow shutter speeds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Shutter! free?

Slow Shutter! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Manual Camera free?

Manual Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter! or Manual Camera?

Manual Camera is rated higher. Slow Shutter! averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Manual Camera averages 4.3 from 454 ratings.

### Do Slow Shutter! or Manual Camera have ads?

Neither Slow Shutter! nor Manual Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter! or Manual Camera?

Slow Shutter! ships an update monthly, and Manual Camera every 4 weeks. Most recently, Slow Shutter! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Manual Camera on October 23, 2026.

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